Is there an easy or simple way to correctly identify the waterline while inside the boat? I'm contemplating an overhaul of the head system and need to install an airgap above the waterline but space is tight...

minnow1193

10-10-2013 06:54 PM

I would think if you are in still water, you could measure down from the deck joint outside, then make the same measurement inside (assuming you can locate the joint from inside. Or use any other reference point.

Seaduction

10-10-2013 06:59 PM

Re: How can I identify the waterline from inside?

Attach a "water level" to an underwater thru hull fitting.

erps

10-10-2013 08:02 PM

Re: How can I identify the waterline from inside?

I would try a hand held infra red thermometer and shine it on the inside of the hull to see if can find the boundary between the water temperature and the air temperature.

Faster

10-10-2013 08:26 PM

Re: How can I identify the waterline from inside?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seaduction
(Post 1102550)

Attach a "water level" to an underwater thru hull fitting.

A long piece of soft transparent tubing (tygon) temporarily attached to any open through hull with the end carefully held above the waterline would flood to the same height... should work!

mad_machine

10-10-2013 09:16 PM

Re: How can I identify the waterline from inside?

not only that.. but as long as the majority of the hose were kept beneath the waterline.. you could use it anywhere aboard as water will -always- seek it's own level

ericb760

10-10-2013 11:32 PM

Re: How can I identify the waterline from inside?

I think post #2 will get me close enough, I was just wondering if there was some old mariners trick to it. Thanks for all the suggestions...

minnow1193

10-11-2013 12:42 AM

I win! :D

Seaduction

10-11-2013 07:57 AM

Re: How can I identify the waterline from inside?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Faster
(Post 1102622)

A long piece of soft transparent tubing (tygon) temporarily attached to any open through hull with the end carefully held above the waterline would flood to the same height... should work!

Correct. That is a water level.:)

Barquito

10-11-2013 04:08 PM

Re: How can I identify the waterline from inside?

So, I take it that my idea of: drilling a series of holes from the top down until water starts streaming in... is not going to win? :)